Overview
Grand Park Substation is an operational electrical substation in Jacksonville, Florida, owned and operated by Jacksonville Electric Authority. It operates at 69 kV, serving the local grid.
Grand Park Substation is an electrical substation located in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Owned and operated by Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA), it is part of the regional transmission and distribution network. The substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission and distribution-level infrastructure supporting urban and suburban areas. As a substation in the United States, Grand Park Substation operates under the regulatory framework established by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). These standards ensure grid reliability and security, including compliance with NERC's Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards. The facility's 69 kV voltage level places it in the medium-voltage category, commonly used for distributing power from transmission systems to local distribution networks. The substation plays a key role in Jacksonville's electrical infrastructure, supporting the city's growing population and economic activities. JEA, a community-owned utility, serves over 500,000 customers in northeast Florida. Grand Park Substation contributes to grid stability and reliability, ensuring consistent power delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the area.
Environmental context
The substation is located in an urban area of Jacksonville, Florida, a region with a humid subtropical climate. Electrical infrastructure in such environments must be designed to withstand high temperatures, humidity, and potential storm events, including hurricanes. The 69 kV voltage level indicates a role in local distribution, which can be more susceptible to weather-related disruptions. Proper maintenance and vegetation management are essential to minimize outage risks and ensure reliable service.
Frequently asked questions
Grand Park Substation is located in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, at coordinates 30.355820, -81.715561.
Grand Park Substation is owned and operated by Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA), a community-owned utility serving northeast Florida.
Grand Park Substation operates at 69 kV, which is a medium voltage level commonly used for sub-transmission and distribution in urban areas.
In the United States, substations must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, including Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards for cybersecurity and physical security.
A 69 kV substation typically steps down voltage from higher transmission levels (e.g., 115 kV or 230 kV) to distribution levels (e.g., 12 kV or 4 kV), serving local residential, commercial, and industrial customers.